NEW RELEASE!! ‘Mythical Beings of Asia’ (Insignia Drabbles #4)

HAPPY RELEASE DAY!! A huge thanks to all the contributors in this anthology. 🙂 Mythical Beings of Asia is the fourth volume in the Insignia Drabbles series. This anthology includes 60 drabbles (100-word stories) and 2 bonus flash stories inspired by Asian folklore. Release Date: September 30th, 2021 Contributors (drabbles): | Amrita Valan | Celestine Trinidad | | Dawn DeBraal | DJ Elton | Fariel Shafee | | Fusako... Continue Reading →

October 1, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Sibling Rivalry’ by Kevin Hopson

Today's drabble is by new contributor, Kevin Hopson. Kevin has 3 drabbles each in Mythical Creatures of Asia and the upcoming Mythical Beings of Asia (links below story). Enjoy! Sibling Rivalry Kevin Hopson “Go to sleep, or the Gurumapa will come for you,” Keshab said. Mukta gawked at his older brother. “Don’t speak his name.... Continue Reading →

August 18, 2021 1

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Come Play’ by Gabriella Balcom

Today's Mythical Drabble by Gabriella Balcom is based on Japanese folktales of the river-dwelling kappa. Enjoy! Come Play Gabriella Balcom Nine-year-old Fumio heard splashing and ran toward the Mogami River. Glimpsing children playing in the water, he smiled. But his eyes widened when he neared them and saw their yellowish-blue skin. Although small, the beings... Continue Reading →

August 16, 2021 0

INSTINCTS #26: ‘Torrid Turnabout’ by John H. Dromey

Please enjoy this month's INSTINCTS poem, 'Torrid Turnabout' by regular contributor, John H. Dromey! Torrid Turnabout John H. Dromey Slay a ryu or go Out in a blaze of glory Goku’s plan backfired He turned tail and ran The dragon’s breath scorched the seat Of Goku’s trousers John H. Dromey was born in northeast Missouri,... Continue Reading →

August 12, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘The Feast’ by Chris Bannor

It's my pleasure to share a Japanese myth-inspired drabble today by Chris Bannor. Chris has 3 drabbles in Mythical Creatures of Asia, and also features in Southeast Asian Fantasy Drabbles. The Feast Chris Bannor They ran from the village, their feast of charcoal and embers complete. They danced in glee, the noisy basabasa of their... Continue Reading →

August 10, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Sweet Tooth’ by Dawn DeBraal

Today's tempting drabble is by the very lovely Dawn Debraal! It's great to have her join our Insignia Drabbles series. Sweet Tooth Dawn DeBraal Nur hovered in the back of the cave. She had heard of the creature Buto Ijo. If a child misbehaved, he would come and whisk them away. If she did not... Continue Reading →

August 6, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘The Lung Vase’ by Carmen Indalecio

Our second drabble this week comes from the wonderful Carmen Indalecio! You'll find Carmen's work featured in the 3 published Insignia Drabbles anthologies, and also in our Castles & Kimono anthology. Please enjoy 'The Lung Vase'. The Lung Vase Carmen Indalecio Our most valuable possession was a vase, decorated with nine painted dragons. It has... Continue Reading →

August 4, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘On a Foggy Night’ by Vivek Santhosh

Please enjoy today's drabble, 'On a Foggy Night', by new contributor Vivek Santhosh. On a Foggy Night Vivek Santhosh Rajappan pedaled his bicycle across Vittoor Bridge. A thick fog hung over the surrounding farmland. He noticed an old man hobbling in the darkness. He flagged Rajappan down and asked for a light, his voice raspy... Continue Reading →

August 2, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Needing a Narri-Comboo’ by Vonnie Winslow Crist

Today's drabble comes from long-time contributor, Vonnie Winslow Crist. What a star! Vonnie has 3 drabbles in Mythical Creatures of Asia, and her Japanese fantasy story 'Riches' is featured in our upcoming Insignia 2021: Best Asian Speculative Fiction anthology. Check out Vonnie's full list of Insignia publications below. Needing a Narri-Comboo Vonnie Winslow Crist “I've... Continue Reading →

July 30, 2021 0

Mythical Drabbles: ‘Kitsune, Hulijing and Kumiho’ by Jo Wu

It's always a pleasure to introduce Jo Wu's stories here at Insignia! Jo has 3 drabbles in both Mythical Creatures of Asia and in the upcoming Mythical Beings of Asia, and is a featured author in this year's Insignia 2021: Best Asian Speculative Fiction anthology. Enjoy today's drabble, from Mythical Creatures of Asia! Kitsune, Hulijing... Continue Reading →

July 28, 2021 0